SAN DIEGO (CNS) – California Highway Patrol officers will ramp up patrols across San Diego County starting Thursday as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired driving.
The statewide maximum enforcement period will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and conclude at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, during which all available officers will hit the streets for targeted patrols.
“Reckless driving and speeding have deadly consequences,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. “It’s every driver’s responsibility to make safe choices behind the wheel. Let’s work together to prevent tragedies by always designating a sober driver and keeping our roads safe for everyone.”…